Uncle Casey, Auntie Bess, and Cousin Bailey Visit

When Casey, Bethany, and Bailey lived in Arizona, they rented a house from my parents and were also great friends. They were very excited to see my mom and Bailey loves Grandma Joy!

Bailey did a GREAT job holding David!

Movie Star

If you've seen the movie 'Zoolander', you'll get this. If not, don't rent it, it may not be worth it! It's a goofy male model movie with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. If you haven't seen it, check out this picture before you look below at the picture of David: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3750074624/tt0196229

We don't know why he does this, but it makes us laugh!

Kisses

Kisses or hunger pains... we'll take the kisses!

A Week of Milestones

David has had quite a week:

Monday: He turned one month old!

He is now into his newborn clothes because the preemie ones are too short for him. Of course, the newborn clothes are still huge on him width wise, but fit just fine length wise! The shorts (yes, those are shorts, not pants, we aren't encouraging the 'sagging' look) are preemie size and are huge in his waist and are too long. Oh well...they are just for show anyway!

Wednesday: "Should" have been his due date! He has gained 2 pounds 5 ounces since birth and now weighs a whooping 6 pounds, 8 ounces. He has gained 11 ounces since last Wednesday!

Friday: He turned 5 weeks old.

We bought a video camera a couple weeks ago and have been learning how to use it! Bill has been much better at it than me. Since David was up most of the night last night, Bill got him this morning and fed him so I could sleep a bit. I ended up sleeping until about noon! Thank you daddy! While I was sleeping, dad was having fun with the video camera. If you listen carefully, you'll be able to hear the airplane sounds from dad!

A Visit With Uncle Dr. Dan

Bill first met Dan Hayes in the early 90's when Bill worked at Noah's Ark (a white-water rafting company that also does hiking and rock climbing) and Dan was a Jr. Higher ready to take on the world. When Dan first arrived, Bill asked him what he wanted to do that weekend. Dan's response: EVERYTHING! Dan has a form of muscular dystrophy that left him wheelchair bound. This didn't stop Dan that weekend nor has it stopped him since. During this trip, Dan wanted to rappel down a 90 foot cliff. The other guides decided to fashion a harness that attached Dan to Bill so that the two of them could go down together. After an hour and a half, Bill and Dan were ready to go off the cliff. Dan's dad, Bob, was the youth pastor at the church and was able to rent a video camera in town and captured the whole thing on tape! Since this time, Bill has been friends with the entire Hayes family and hangs out with Dan on a weekly basis. Now that school is out, I've been able to join them more often.

Last summer, Dan gave the commencement speech at a Bible college graduation. He showed the video of his rock climbing experience (he also rafted that trip) and made it known that this was the moment he realized that he could accomplish anything: with the help of others and his determination, nothing stands in his way. Dan was given an honorary Doctorate degree at this graduation.

Dan is also a prayer warrior. We thank him for his DAILY prayers during my pregnancy and now for David. He is a true friend and brother and we look forward to many more Tuesdays together as he watches David grow!

Happy Father's Day!

Last Sunday was another one of our most precious moments with David as it was his and his daddy's first father's day! The proud pappa woke up smiling and is still as thrilled as can be! We went to church in the morning (Bill's parents came with us), then came home to some yummy lasagne made by Bill's mom. After lunch we just hung out and took naps! Our little man is a JOY.

3 Robbins generations.


Giving Daddy kisses!


Our family - yes, I felt as tired as I looked that day!


While growing up, Momma Joy used to make the Bethel kids heart shaped chocolate chip cookies for Valentine's Day. I decided to do the same for Father's Day with David's initials.

Grandma Joy Comes for a Visit!

Grandma Joy (Donna's mom) came June 10th for a 5 day visit to meet and cuddle with her newest grandson! Although this is her third grandson, she said it's like the first one every time! We were so thankful to have her here as she made meals for us to freeze, helped organize and sort through some boxes of 'stuff', and decorated our kitchen! But best of all, she hugged and kissed and cuddled David! We had a wonderful time and can't wait for her to come back. We are also anxiously waiting for Dandad's visit in July!

Here are some pictures of Grandma love (and one of three Bethel generations):